Six clinical modules. Six months. A practitioner who never has to improvise.
Anxiety, addictions, trauma, mind-body, attachment, and parts therapy — taught with the rigor your clients deserve and the supervision your practice has been missing. Graduate with the Advanced Certified Hypnotherapist (ACHt) credential.
One curriculum. Two paths through it.
The same six advanced clinical modules — choose the pace and depth of support that fits your practice.
Premium Live Cohort
- Six 3-day live modules on Zoom — the 3rd weekend of each month, January through June 2027
- Small cohort with live case consultation at every module
- Observed clinical sessions — the ACHt credential is demonstrated, not just tested
- Advanced Certified Hypnotherapist (ACHt) credential on completion
- 32 NBCC-approved CE hours (ACEP No. 7691)
- One full year of Community Pro included — a $1,164 value
Level 2 Self-Study
- The complete six-module Level 2 curriculum — recorded teaching, demonstrations, and scripts
- Move at your own pace, start the day you enroll
- Advanced protocol library: anxiety, addictions, trauma, mind-body, attachment, parts therapy
- Certificate of Completion — Level 2 Advanced Curriculum
- $1,000 of your self-study tuition credits toward the live cohort if you upgrade within 12 months
One decision. The whole path.
Most practitioners who finish Level 1 already know they're going all the way to the Advanced Certified Hypnotherapist credential. The Practitioner Path bundles Level 1 and Level 2 into one enrollment — one decision, meaningful savings, and your seat reserved on the entire journey.
Level 1 + Level 2 Live Cohort
- SSM™ Level 1 Certification — September 9–13, live online
- Level 2 Premium Live Cohort — six monthly modules, January–June 2027, with your seat reserved now
- The Advanced Certified Hypnotherapist (ACHt) destination — 64 total NBCC CE hours (ACEP No. 7691)
- One full year of Community Pro included (a $1,164 value)
Level 1 + Level 2 Self-Study
- SSM™ Level 1 Certification — September 9–13, live online
- Level 2 Self-Study — the complete six-module advanced curriculum, at your pace
- $1,000 of your Self-Study tuition credits toward the Live Cohort if you upgrade within 12 months
- Certificate of Completion for the Level 2 curriculum — the ACHt credential is earned in the live cohort
Practitioner Path pricing cannot be combined with other discount or enrollment codes. Premium Path enrollment reserves your Winter 2027 Level 2 cohort seat; you may defer Level 2 once, to the next open cohort, at no charge. Level 1 prerequisite applies to all Level 2 study.
You finished Level 1. Then real practice started.
The client who doesn't "go" anywhere
She's in trance — eyes closed, breath slow — but nothing is coming up. No memory, no image, no sensation. Ten minutes of silence, and you're deciding whether to wake her, push deeper, or admit you don't know what's next.
The abreaction you didn't see coming
The intake said "anxiety." Twenty minutes in, she's gripping the chair, fully inside a body memory she's never spoken about — and nothing in your training covered this exact moment.
The complex case you took anyway
"I've tried therapy for 12 years." You said yes. Six sessions in, the breakthroughs aren't sticking — and you're wondering whether referring out means admitting you're not good enough.
The pricing question that keeps you stuck
You charge $135 because Level 1 felt like "basic certification." You watch others charge $250, $350, $500 — and can't tell if they're better than you or just bolder.
The isolation
You haven't talked to another credentialed hypnotherapist in weeks. You scroll forums for clinical questions you should be asking a peer.
The imposter feeling
There's still a tiny voice that says "but you only did Level 1." You want a credential that lets you stop hedging when someone asks what you do.
Six months of momentum — one weekend a month.
We restructured Level 2 from a year to six consecutive months. Same six modules, same supervision, same 32 CE hours — with the clinical pacing tightened so the work compounds instead of cooling off between modules.
January – June 2027
| Module | Topic | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Module 1 | Anxiety, Fears, and Phobias | January 15–17, 2027 |
| Module 2 | Addictions | February 19–21, 2027 |
| Module 3 | Trauma & PTSD | March 19–21, 2027 |
| Module 4 | Mind-Body Connection | April 16–18, 2027 |
| Module 5 | Relationship Issues and Attachment Wounds | May 21–23, 2027 |
| Module 6 | Parts Therapy | June 18–20, 2027 |
Fall 2027 Cohort — begins September 17, 2027 · By demand
One flagship cohort runs each winter. A second cohort opens in September (same 3rd-weekend rhythm, September–February) only when the waitlist fills it — join the waitlist to be first in line.
Depth, supervision, and a credential that holds weight.
Clinical depth
Advanced protocols for the presentations Level 1 doesn't cover: anxiety disorders, addiction, trauma, chronic pain, attachment wounds, complex parts work. You learn what to do when the obvious approach isn't working.
Supervision built in
Every cohort includes live case consultation. You present real client work, get expert feedback, and refine your case formulation alongside peers doing the same. The isolation ends.
The ACHt credential
Advanced Certified Hypnotherapist — IHA-accredited, 32 NBCC CE hours, demonstrated through observed clinical sessions, not just a written exam. The credential clinicians notice.
Your cohort doesn't end at graduation.
One full year of Community Pro membership is included with live-cohort enrollment — supervision, connection, and continued growth after your certification.
Monthly group case consultation
Bring real client work to a supervised group call — input on the cases you're stuck on, before you're stuck.
Peer community forum
A direct line to other ACHt-credentialed practitioners for the clinical questions you can't ask anywhere else.
Advanced script & protocol library
Curated, clinically reviewed scripts for the presentations you see most often.
Recorded masterclasses
Ongoing depth content on niche presentations — fertility, sports performance, chronic pain — added monthly.
Member rates on Levels 3 & 4
Continued certification at member pricing as you advance through the path.
Annual retreat invitation
An optional in-person gathering for the cohort and alumni community.
Community Pro is $97/month or $1,164/year. Level 2 live-cohort enrollment includes one year free — a $1,164 value.
What you can charge after Level 2
Level 1 graduates typically charge $100–$175 per session. ACHt-credentialed Level 2 graduates routinely charge $225–$350 within 90 days of certification. The credential is the unlock; the clinical depth is the substance behind it.
| Level 1 Practitioner | Level 2 ACHt Practitioner | |
|---|---|---|
| Per session | $135 | $275 |
| Sessions/week | 15 | 15 |
| Per month | ~$8,775 | ~$17,875 |
| Per year | ~$105,000 | ~$214,500 |
Income examples illustrate typical rate movement among graduates who continue practicing 15+ sessions per week. We do not promise income outcomes. Your results depend on your practice, market, and business decisions.
Is Level 2 the right next step?
Level 2 is for you if:
- You completed Level 1 and have been practicing for at least 3–6 months
- Clients are presenting with trauma, addiction, complex parts work, chronic pain — and you're improvising
- You charge under $200/session and feel stuck there
- You're tired of doing sessions alone with no peer consultation
- You want a credential that opens referral relationships with licensed clinicians
- You're ready for six months of clinical depth, not a weekend workshop
Level 2 is not for you if:
- You haven't completed Level 1 (or equivalent) — Level 2 is not entry-level
- You're looking for spiritual hypnotherapy only (Level 4 is closer to that)
- You can't commit to one weekend per month for six months — in that case, start with Self-Study and upgrade when the timing works
- You expect the ACHt credential without supervised, observed clinical work — the credential is earned in the live cohort
Kelly Bearer, MA, LPC, ACHT
Licensed Professional Counselor and Advanced Certified Hypnotherapist. Founder of the Subconscious Shift Method™ and the curriculum behind Levels 1–4. Kelly has trained more than 1,000 practitioners worldwide.
Level 2 is taught the way advanced clinical work should be: live demonstration, supervised practice, case consultation on real client work — and a faculty that has sat in the chair you're sitting in.
Full bioThe shift is clinical, financial, and identity-level.
"Before Level 2, I was charging $145 and quietly hoping no one asked me to handle trauma. Six months after the program, I'm at $295 and confident in cases I would have referred out before."
"The case consultation alone was worth the tuition. I haven't felt this clinically supported since grad school."
"I came in as a Level 1 graduate. I left as a fully credentialed advanced practitioner. The shift was clinical, financial, and identity-level."
Frequently asked questions
What happened to the 12-month format?
I just finished Level 1. Is it too soon for Level 2?
What's the difference between Self-Study and the live cohort?
What if I can't make a specific module weekend?
I'm an LPC/LCSW/LMFT/LMHC. Will my board accept the 32 CE hours?
I'm not licensed. Can I do Level 2?
What's the time commitment per month?
Can I pay in installments?
What if the Winter cohort fills before I'm ready?
Ready to become a fully certified advanced hypnotherapist?
The Winter 2027 cohort opens for enrollment October 1, 2026 and is capped for case-consultation quality. Start Self-Study today, or reserve your seat for January.
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